Lex Fridman Podcast

#169 – Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles

03.20.2021 - By Lex FridmanPlay

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OUTLINE:

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(00:00) - Introduction

(08:28) - First principles approach to martial arts

(16:09) - Illusion of choice

(19:42) - Game theory

(28:04) - First fight

(32:20) - Defense

(41:03) - Waiting for a fight

(51:11) - Free will

(1:08:59) - Freedom and compassion

(1:18:01) - Social media

(1:24:21) - Leadership

(1:30:09) - How to get good at jiu jitsu

(1:50:23) - Learning how to learn

(1:58:29) - Questioning the foundations of jiu jitsu

(2:17:34) - Humans cannot fully comprehend reality

(2:21:45) - Artificial intelligence

(2:34:38) - Deadlines

(2:41:29) - Tie choke

(2:49:58) - Hardship

(2:54:20) - Love

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